PROTECTIVE CARE

It is always a good idea to take time off from regular work and even volunteering. It will give time to study up on ways to improve energy levels by having an improved routine and caring for oneself. I have made changes in this regard and it’s helping me gain the weight I lost during the weeks I was recovering pneumonia.

BOILING WATER IN THE MICROWAVE: Since working for a large food company I do not use a microwave because of the possible loss of nutrients. But if you do, here is a word of caution if you use a microwave to boil water for making a cup of tea or for other reasons. According to the November 13, 2010 issue of Consumer reports on Health, water heated in a microwave may appear calm but suddenly erupt from its container when disturbed, causing burns.

BROWN RICE: Brown rice still has its kernel which leaves the bran and germ layers intact. These layers are packed with nutrients and fiber which might explain why a recent study linked brown rice to a reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes.

HEART HEALTHY TEETH: British researchers found that people who brushed their teeth just once a day had a 30 percent increased risk of heart disease compared with those who brushed twice a day.